Posterior Allograft Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with Pre-Operative Mapping
Low back pain is a highly prevalent and disabling condition. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is prevalent in up to 62 % of some populations and is a common origin of low back pain. The posterior approach for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion with an allograft is still relatively novel, with limited studies examining its safety and efficacy.
Clinical Outcomes for Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with Allograft Using a Posterior Approach
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction can occur as a result of injury, degeneration, or inflammation. This dysfunction presents symptoms of pain at various locations, including the low back, hips, buttocks, and legs. The diagnosis of SIJ dysfunction is challenging and cannot be achieved solely with imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI, or CT. The current gold standard diagnostic modality is intra-articular SIJ blocks using two differing local anesthetics. Current treatments for SIJ dysfunction may be beneficial for short-term relief but lack long-term efficacy. The purpose of our study was to examine the outcomes of patients who underwent minimally invasive, posterior SIJ fusion using allograft at a single center.